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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,607.26, 22,917.56 and 9,053.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,607.26, 22,917.56 and 9,053.74 is: 12,493.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,607.26 : 22,917.56 = 9,053.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,607.26/22,917.56 = 9,053.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,607.26x = 22,917.56 × 9,053.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,607.26x = 207,489,484.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,489,484.14/16,607.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,493.90

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